| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $150.31 | 8.751% | $163.4636 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.31 | 8.670% | $9.0305 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.99 | 3.450% | $73.4392 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.80 | 6.313% | $62.512 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.81 | 7.143% | $96.2251 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.28 | 12.339% | $195.7844 | $195.78 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.95 | 9.314% | $68.8132 | $68.81 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.45 | $669.2680 | $669.26 | $669.30 | $669.20 | |